Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • in terms of
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • at least: As a minimum
  • differs from: To not be the same as something else
  • check out
  • plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
  • deal with
  • have words: To argue or quarrel with someone.
  • in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
  • right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
  • change over: To switch from one thing to another.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • not necessary: Not required; not needed.
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • count on: To depend on someone
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • write in: To add text to a document or form.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • conclusion: End of something; finish
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • visual: Of or relating to vision
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • trend: Current style or fashion
  • count: To add things together to find the total number
  • analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
  • paragraph: Section of writing dealing with one point
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • paraphrase: Summary of another person's words
  • important: Having power or authority
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • verb: Word that expresses an action or state
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • introduction: A first experience with something
  • superlative: Highest in quality or excellence
  • differ: To be different; to be not like others
  • comparative: Word form expressing a difference in degree
  • pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
  • wording: The way something is expressed in words
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    • analyze

      US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'ænəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To study carefully to find out the meaning of
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • bar

      US /bɑ:r/

      UK /bɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
      • Professional organization of lawyers and judges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent entry, exit or an action
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    • change over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To switch from one thing to another.
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    • chart

      US /tʃɑ:rt/

      UK /tʃɑ:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drawing showing information in a clear way
      • Map of the sea or stars
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a plan for future action
      • To make a map of
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • comparative

      US /kəmˈpærətɪv/

      UK /kəmˈpærətɪv/

      • Noun
      • Word form expressing a difference in degree
      • Adjective
      • Expressing a difference in degree
      • Relative; assessed by comparison
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    • conclusion

      US /kənˈkluʒən/

      UK /kənˈklu:ʒn/

      • Noun
      • End of something; finish
      • Judgment or opinion after thinking for a while
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    • contrast

      US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/

      UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Comparison that shows obvious differences
      • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
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    • count

      US /kaʊnt/

      UK /kaʊnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To add things together to find the total number
      • To matter or be important
      • Countable Noun
      • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
      • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
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    • count on

      US /kaʊnt ɑn/

      UK /kaunt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone
      • To be confident of and expect something
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • differ

      US /ˈdɪfɚ/

      UK /'dɪfə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be different; to be not like others
      • Disagree; be of a different opinion.
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    • differs from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not be the same as something else
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Is not the same as; is not like
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • grammar

      US /ˈɡræmɚ/

      UK /ˈgræmə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
      • Rules explaining how words are used in a language
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • have words

      US /hæv wɝdz/

      UK /hæv wɜ:dz/

      • other
      • To argue or quarrel with someone.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • in writing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
      • Officially recorded in a written document, especially for legal purposes.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • introduction

      US /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

      UK /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A first experience with something
      • Opening part of a text or piece of music
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • multiple

      US /ˈmʌltəpəl/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Having or involving more than one of something
      • Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
      • Countable Noun
      • Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
      • A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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    • not necessary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not required; not needed.
      • Phrase
      • Optional; not compulsory.
      • Avoidable; not inevitable.
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    • off the bat

      US /ɔf ði bæt/

      UK /ɔf ðə bæt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; without delay.
      • Referring to the moment a baseball leaves the bat after being hit.
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    • on the contrary

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • paragraph

      US /ˈpærəgræf/

      UK /ˈpærəgrɑ:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Section of writing dealing with one point
      • A section or clause in a legal document.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize a written work into paragraphs
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    • paraphrase

      US /ˈpærəˌfrez/

      UK /ˈpærəfreɪz/

      • Noun
      • Summary of another person's words
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    • pattern

      US /ˈpætən/

      UK /'pætn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Model to follow in making or doing something
      • Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy the way something else is made
      • To decorate with a pattern.
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    • pie

      US /paɪ/

      UK /paɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
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    • plan on

      US /plæn ɑn/

      UK /plæn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
      • To show or describe something in a particular way
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    • right off the bat

      US /raɪt ɔf ðə bæt/

      UK /raɪt ɒf ðə bæt/

      • other
      • Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • superlative

      US /sʊˈpə:lətɪv/

      UK /suˈpɜ:lətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Highest in quality or excellence
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • task

      US /tæsk/

      UK /tɑ:sk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Big or small piece of work someone has to do
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • trend

      US /trɛnd/

      UK /trend/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Current style or fashion
      • General direction that is taken
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be current and popular
      • To move up or down
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • visual

      US /ˈvɪʒuəl/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to vision
      • Noun
      • Pictures/images used to help audience understand
      • A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
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    • vocabulary

      US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

      UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words that have to do with a particular subject
      • The words that a person knows
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    • wording

      US /ˈwə:dɪŋ/

      UK /ˈwɜ:dɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The way something is expressed in words
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    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
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    • write in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add text to a document or form.
      • To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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